Operation Manual

Effects 129
Advanced 2D filter effects
For more advanced control of filter effects, a Filter Effects dialog
can be used to apply filter effects to an object.
To apply 2D filter effects:
1. With an object selected, click
Filter Effects on the Drawing
toolbar. The Filter Effects dialog appears.
2. To apply a particular effect, check its box in the list at left.
3. To adjust the properties of a specific effect, select its name and vary
the dialog controls. Adjust the sliders or enter specific values to vary
the combined effect. (You can also select a slider and use the
keyboard arrows.) Options differ from one effect to another.
4. Click OK to apply the effect or Cancel to abandon changes.
Applying 3D filter effects
3D filter effects go beyond 2D filter effects (shadows, bevel, emboss, etc.)
to create the impression of a textured surface on the object itself. Keep in
mind that none of these 3D effects will "do" anything to an unfilled
object—you’ll need to have a fill there to see the difference they make!